Saturday, September 8, 2007

Its Saturday. While the city lures me towards work and a weekend rush, I have enough time to be local and arise to greet sellers at the market. 8:30AM, amidst the fresh fruit and seafood, fish mongers and the pedestrians who traffic it. After a brief romantic stroll, I moved in with enough confidence to entertain my Italian; pointing out Tomatoes and Olives, Brocolli and listening to my hands for what would inspire their work and pleasure. I brought a bag from New York for this moment folks ;)

There is a simple fact about markets. The people who frequent, like to cook. Whatever our differences we think food will impact our weekend and those we care for.

I made garnishes of Fried Tomato skins and Basil. The first chance to play with its texture and brusied arrogance on my own since a meal deep in Campania. Almost garish, but not without purpose.

Its fruit will be the basis of future dishes.

Following the tomato theme I made a Tomato Sauce. As another Tomato base alternative throughout the week. The farm in Campania tought me how to make it with ease and fast; easier than washing the pot.

1 comment:

i went to my local farmers' market this morning also, to pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables to inspire my cooking for the next few days. It's nothing compared to the selection you must have, but every bit of freshness helps, and supporting the local farmers is reason enough...

Looks like you've picked up a lot of skills in Campania, now you finally get to use them!

i'll be thinking of you when I get to cooking up my tomatoes later this evening...

M* Steady Eats

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Music informed my love of food; a passion that has taken exponential control over my life and propelled me to the Mecca, Italia. Proudly born and raised in Brooklyn, NY I am equal parts a renaissance boy and a progressive purist. My professional background has been driven by all variants of Music. Record store slave, proud intern, project manager, A&R, compiler, groupie, promoter/event producer, dancer, Londoner and lifestyle marketing manager. I dangled from the corporate bridge, one hand firmly planted in the pockets of the artists, chefs, vocalists, promoters, managers, producers, DJ’s, florists and photographers who inspire my life while staring down reticently at the ocean of “possibility” controlled by men in suits. My passion for a broader meaning to life and love hoisted me up and informed my next move. Hone in on food; proudly integrate hospitality, nuance, subtext, color, composition and all the senses into my future trajectory. Open a restaurant, sooner than later! Pay dues, cook, accept discomfort and ultimately shine bright!